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Calamondin Limes

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This item was last sold on : 01/09/19

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Description/Taste

Calamondin limes are small in size, averaging 2-5 centimeters in diameter, and are globular to oblate in shape. The thin skin is smooth with many small, prominent oil glands, and ripens from green, yellow, to orange when fully mature. Depending on the climate, the fruit may remain green when ripe or is harvested as it is transitioning from yellow to orange. The orange flesh is juicy, soft, speckled with many small, inedible seeds, and is divided into 7-9 segments by thin, pale orange membranes. Calamondin limes, even when fully ripe, are extremely tart, sour, and acidic.

Seasons/Availability

Calamondin limes are available year-round, with a peak season in the winter through spring.

Current Facts

Calamondin limes are very small, tart fruits that are a cross between a sour, loose-skinned mandarin and a kumquat, technically classifying it an orangequat. Its botanical name is somewhat confusing as there are three accepted classifications including Citrus madurensis, Citrus mitis, and Citrus microcarpa. Known colloquially as a Calamansi and Calamonding in Southeast Asia, the Philippines is the top Calamondin lime producer, growing up to 40,000 tons per year and the fruits are mainly used for their acidic juice. Calamondins are also a favorite ornamental plant for home gardens as it is hardy, can survive cold climates, and is capable of growing in containers. If left untrimmed, the evergreen tree can reach over six meters in height, but when pruned, it can survive in very small spaces.

Nutritional Value

Calamondin limes are an excellent source of vitamin C and are a good source of potassium, vitamin A, fiber, and calcium. Calamondin limes also contain limonene, which provides antioxidant benefits.

Applications

Calamondin limes are best suited for fresh applications as their acidic juice is usually used to flavor foods in south-east Asian cuisine, just as lemons or limes are used in the rest of the world. The juice can be added to appetizers, main dishes, soups, noodles, stir-fries, meats, and cooked vegetables for added flavor, and it can also be added to pies, cakes, and gelatins. The pure juice is often pasteurized and bottled as a beverage or concentrate. The whole fruits may be preserved in jellies, jams, or marmalades and used in sauces and custards as an exotic lemon curd alternative. Calamondin limes pair well with poultry, fish, beef, and pork, shrimp, rice, noodles, carrots, snap peas, celery, cabbage, bell peppers, garlic, Thai basil, lemongrass, mint, and pineapple. The limes can be stored at room temperature for up to one week and in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Calamondin limes are the largest source of citrus juice in the Philippines, often used to make a drink referred to as "Filipino lemonade." The juice of the limes is also mixed with pepper to help combat phlegm and can be made into a tea. In addition to culinary uses, the juice of the Calamondin is used in the Philippines as a natural hair conditioner, deodorant, and is topically used by locals to lighten freckles and combat acne.

Geography/History

Calamondin limes are a natural hybrid native to China and were spread to the Philippines and Indonesia in ancient times via immigrants and explorers. The fruit then made its way to the United States in 1900, and today Calamondin limes are cultivated throughout eastern Asia for its juice in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. The limes can also be found as ornamental plants throughout India, the West Indies, Central America, the Bahamas, and in Florida, California, and Hawaii of the United States.

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Calamondin Limes. One

is easiest, three is harder.

CalamondinCafe		Calamondin Soufflé
CalamondinCafe		Calamondin Sunshine Pie
Sweet Cherrie Pie		Kalamansi Meringue Pie
CalamondinCafe		Calamondin Meringue Buttercream Frosting
White on Rice Couple		Kalamansi-ade
CalamondinCafe		Calamondin Halibut
My Delicious Blog		Vintage Calamondin Cake
Fat Free Vegan Kitchen		Calamondin Pie with Oatmeal Cookie Crust
CalamondinCafe		Calamondin Blossom Cocktail
When Adobo Met Feijoada		Kalamansi Meltaway Cookies

the other 6...

White on Rice Couple		Kalamansi (Calamondin) Lime Cocktail
Lara Ferroni		Huckleberry Calamondin Marmalade
Hungry Rabbit		Blueberry Kalamansi Coconut Cake
CalamondinCafe		Calamondin Ice Cream
Food 52		Calamondin Orange and Limequat Marmalade
Southern Hospitality Blog		Calamondin Orange Marmalade

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